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How to get fromRaleigh (Station) to Charlestonby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh (Station) to Charleston by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2473
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    7h 15m
    $69–141

  2. Drive 248.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh (Station) to Charlestoncar car 248.3 mi
    5h 7m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2473
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    10h 19m
    $54–106

  4. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane FAY - CHS
    7h 5m
    $73–359

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    7h 34m
    $110–210

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RDU - CHS
    7h 34m
    $256–606

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane RDU - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    8h 59m
    $77–381

Raleigh (Station) to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Raleigh (Station), NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Raleigh to Transit Mall via Fayetteville Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bern Ave at Trawick Rd to Charleston via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Union Station, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 7h 34m.

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